FAQ’S

Goliath Academy is accredited by (NACE) the National Association for Christian Education. We are a member of/or Affiliated with The Association of Christian Schools International, The National Association for Educational Statistics, The Home School Legal Defense Association, The Florida Distance Learning Association, The Florida Coalition Christian Private School Accreditation, The College Board SAT I and ACT, the NCAA, the NAIA, the college board testing services and the Florida Bright Future Scholarships.

Goliath Academy has school satellites in Miami-Dade, Broward and West Palm Beach, Florida. Additionally, we have students in the 50 states, as well as internationally, like Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and the Dominican Republic.

Goliath Academy is duly listed with the Florida State Department of Education and meets all requirements applying to non-public schools, in accordance with State of Florida Statutes, Sec. 229.808. Our registered number is 134083.

Goliath Academy provides three types of High School programs – the Traditional Day school, the Distance Education Internet Program the Adult Education High School Completion Program. Students receive one-on-one and face-to-face attention by certified teachers. Each student is met at his or her academic level and our curriculum are SACS approved.

Yes! Goliath Academy has a solid reputation and our students do not have limitations when pursuing their goals. Our graduates are able to pursue employment, post-secondary education or join the military with their High School Diploma. Our credentials are recognized by the Florida Department of Education, the Department of Defense and the US Department of Education.

All students 14 and above who have completed the 8th grade may enroll at Goliath Academy. Students under 14 years of age may enroll in our elementary and junior high online programs as well. Students from all around the world have enrolled and earned their high school diploma with Goliath Academy. Our mission is to assist all men and women acquire a quality Christian education and obtain knowledge, wisdom, and understanding for living a God fearing life of peace, joy, control, good sound character, leadership, service, stewardship, and worship by way of a quality education. Goliath Academy is dedicated to providing a life altering Christian educational and professional learning experience to all of its students. Our goal is achieved firstly by helping students attain their High School Diploma and then by counseling them as to their options for furthering their education, and/or by making solid recommendations for the students’ future endeavors. (I.e., Matriculation into college, the military, trade school, and other career options). Goliath Academy uses the power of God, a quality education, and the proper counseling to make our students fully aware of the importance and benefits of having a high school diploma.

You can Start Today! Goliath Academy offers open enrollment all year, so students may enroll at any time. Goliath Academy traditional high school courses are offered in 5-month semesters, similar to a public school semester and students attend class from Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Online courses are self-paced and can be taken at any time. Our online high school diploma program is geared towards the working adult. We understand how time consuming things can be so we want to offer flexibility to our students.

All and programs at Goliath Academy are taught by highly experienced teachers. Our teachers are either State licensed instructors or have more than sufficient experience/education in their subject/field. In addition, all instructors have undergone an extensive interview, screening, and training process to ensure only the highest quality instructors are working at Goliath Academy.

Need help with your studies? Simply call the school office during normal school hours at 305-512-5994 to get connected with a certified instructor or tutoring. You may also contact your guidance counselor for additional support. Support services are available to all Goliath Academy Students.

That depends on you, the amount of prior credits earned, and how well you do on our core-subjects exam. Based on this we can determine what’s missing for you to graduate. Remember, you must also submit a copy of your identification and pay your balance in full. However long it takes you to do this is how long the program will take you. Once you graduate, you can pick-up your diploma and take your graduation pictures. Alternatively, you can have your diploma shipped to your mailing address within 3 business days.

Your official high school diploma from Goliath Academy will include your high school diploma in a leatherette case, a wallet-size laminated diploma for identification purposes, and the official high school transcript and graduation pictures. We also register you in your local state college, instruct you on obtaining your financial-aid, offer you the college practice entrance exam called the (PERT) Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test, and you are provided an official transcript used to enroll in college. We give you a Career-Placement Aptitude Test – to determine which careers suits your personality.

Note:Transcripts from your previous high school are mandatory! The first official transcript from Goliath Academy is free. Additional transcript cost $25.00.

GOLIATH ACADEMY has been serving the community since 2001 as Tutoring Services Inc. It was born from a Church Ministry and later became an Accredited, Private High School. Goliath Academy offers three types of Programs – the Traditional Day School, Distance Learning (Internet) and the Adult-Education High School Completion Program. Goliath Academy has school satellites in Miami-Dade, Broward and West Palm Beach, Florida. Additionally, we have students in the 50 states, as well as internationally, like Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and the Dominican Republic.

Goliath Academy is duly listed with the Florida State Department of Education and meets all requirements applying to non-public schools, in accordance with State of Florida Statutes, Sec. 229.808. Registered number 134083.

Our Mission

To assist all men and women acquire a quality Christian education and obtain knowledge, wisdom, and understanding for living a God fearing life of peace, joy, control, good sound character, leadership, service, stewardship, and worship by way of a quality education. Goliath Academy is dedicated to providing a life altering Christian educational and professional learning experience to all of its students. Our goal is achieved firstly by helping students attain their High School Diploma and then by counseling them as to their options for furthering their education, and/or by making solid recommendations for the students’ future endeavors. (I.e., Matriculation into college, the military, trade school, and other career options). Goliath Academy uses the power of God, a quality education, and the proper counseling to make our students fully aware of the importance and benefits of having a high school diploma.

Goliath Academy has the same basic required subjects as other Florida private schools or public high schools. You must have 24 credits in order to graduate. You must have the required credits in each of the core subjects and noted by the Florida Department of Education. Transfer credits most come from accredited high schools and be evaluated by our registrar who assures all of the requirements are met, per the Sunshine State Standards of the Florida Department of Education.

It is all up to you. Goliath Academy teaches students’ to learn by understanding and not by memorization.

The skill of being a good and sound student is a practice which is taught. Once the learning skill is imparted to the student, the work is at your own pace. Once the student shows mastery of a subject through assessments, class participation, and comprehension of the material you may proceed to the next level course and thus complete your high school diploma program faster.

Yes, as per the HB 7063 addition to the Florida Statute 1003.57 Exceptional Students Instruction subsection (5). Each full-time virtual instruction program under s. 1002.37 or s. 1002.45 must fulfill the obligations of a school district under this section for public school exceptional students who are enrolled in a full-time virtual instruction program. A student whose individual education plan indicates that full-time virtual instruction is appropriate may be enrolled in a full-time virtual instruction program.

Subject to final rules issuance by the FLDOE concerning recently enacted legislation.

Goliath Academy abides by the Florida Sunshine Standards and we offer optimal support to all persons with disabilities.